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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) Binding: DVD Brand: TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT DVD Layers: 1 DVD Sides: 1 EAN: 9780792844907 Format: NTSC ISBN: 0792844904 Item Dimensions: Label: United Artists Languages: Manufacturer: United Artists MPN: 908101 Number Of Items: 1 Picture Format: Academy Ratio Publisher: United Artists Region Code: 1 Release Date: April 25, 2000 Running Time: 93 minutes Studio: United Artists Theatrical Release Date: May 10, 1958 Editorial Review: Product Description: Transporting illegal alcohol over dark two-lane mountain highways Lucas Doolin (Robert Mitchum) races wildly through the night crashing road blocks and outrunning ambushes defying anyone who tries to stop him. A man has a right to do anything he says including making whiskey as long as he makes it on his own land. But when ruthless racketeers muscle in on Doolin s territory and kill one of his men in the process the Kentucky bootlegger declares war fiercely determined to maintain his hard-won business and independence...even if it costs him his life. Boasting breathtaking auto chase scenes (The Film Daily) and a superb performance from Robert Mitchum Thunder Road is breathtaking excitement the most exhilarating road thriller of them all.System Requirements:Running Time: 120 Min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE Rating: PG UPC: 027616810120 Manufacturer No: 908101 Amazon.com essential video: The preeminent moonshine movie, the 1958 Thunder Road stars Robert Mitchum as a backwoods bootlegger in Tennessee, getting squeezed by both the federal government and organized crime. Mitchum had a big hand in creating this cult favorite (which reportedly played in drive-ins around America for years), writing the script, producing the movie, and even composing and singing the movie's theme song, which became a radio hit. Directed by longtime cinematographer Arthur Ripley, the film is strong on characters and action, the latter fulfilled by a memorable chase scene at the end. Mitchum was at an artistic peak at this point in his career, and this is really an indispensable movie for his fans. --Tom Keogh Average Rating:
 Rating:  - The Whiskey WarsThe video begins with a preview of highlights from this action film. Every year millions of dollars are lost from untaxed whiskey. The Treasury Dept. prosecutes those who are caught transporting "moonshine". You will see many cars from the 1950s; one brand predominates. The money earned from "moonshine" can attract unwanted attention. Another driver was killed while driving. Who could have done it? A syndicate wants to take over the independent producers, but they will resist Mr. Kogen. The telephone ... Read More Rating: - Mitchum At His CoolestThe archetypal moonshine flick, "Thunder Road" (1958) remains a cult classic among Robert Mitchum fans. There's enough revved-up action and Mitchum cool to glide past the limited budget and a few amateurish performances. Mitchum produced and co-wrote this drive-in favorite, which utilizes the mountainous North Carolina terrain to good effect. The fiery climax was recycled in 1963's notorious "They Saved Hitler's Brain." Rating:  - Thunder RoadI have been looking for this movie for quite a while. I think it is one of the best Robert Mitchum movies. Mitchum is Lucas Doolin, a man who comes from a long line of whisky makers, located somewhere in the southeastern United States.Mr. Mitchum even wrote and sang the title song. I can always imagine these guys running around the "mountain roads" doing this stuff. His real life son James, plays his younger brother, Robin who he endeavors to keep out of the family business. He keeps the rods in better ... Read More Rating: - classic american filmThunder Road benefits from a strong story, and an honest appreciation of the redneck code of honor that allows a democratic vote on how the community will break the law and defy outside criminal elements no matter what the cost. the strong family relationships among the moonshiners are revealed in authentic dialogue. The director never lets the strong and stoic characters become caricatures of themselves. They are slow spoken,and easy with long silence, like the real life people the story depicts. ... Read More Rating: - Every second is fully-charged.This movie is as close to perfect as I've ever seen. Action! Drama! Suspense! And the coolest-cat protagonist ever. Oh, some of Mitchum's moves are so timeless and glorious-- it's the Sistine Chapel of bootlegger movies. |
